Yes .. it is better as you say to replace gasket .. it's just weaping at a time I'm doing alot of towing .. so need the motor .. I shall give glen a ring .. I forgot about them . There spitting distance from me .. cheers .. I did a p gasket my self last year .. enjoyed it .. till I snapped a bolt off .. .. while I'm here .. there's rumours of the new defender flying around here .. anyone seen it .. they say the army have one .. to see if the can break it .. but haven't yet ..